Law Clerk

Uintah County, Utah; Vernal (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness center access

Employee events

Professional workshops

Job summary

Uintah County in Vernal, Utah is seeking a part-time Law Clerk to support the Uintah County Attorney's Office with research, drafting, and case preparation.

Under supervision of licensed attorneys, you will review police reports, attend arraignments when allowed, manage deadlines, and help with motions, briefs, and memoranda.

Applicants must maintain a Utah student practice certificate; the role offers perks including access to the county wellness center and employee events.

Qualifications

• Must qualify for and maintain a student practice certificate under Utah Supreme Court Rules for duration of employment.
• Entry- to working-level legal research, drafting, and case preparation duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research, drafting motions, briefs, and memoranda.
• Assist with criminal prosecutions and county department representation.
• Review evidence (police reports, body-worn camera footage) to identify issues and support trial strategy.
• Under student practice rules, may appear in court for arraignments/hearings; manage discovery deadlines; assist with appellate briefs and witness consultations.

Skills

Legal research

Education

Student practice certificate (Utah)

Job description

Status: Part-Time Temp| Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Law Clerk

Under the direct supervision of licensed attorneys, this role performs entry- to working-level legal research, drafting, and case preparation for the Uintah County Attorney's Office. Key responsibilities include assisting with criminal prosecutions and county department representation, conducting legal research, and drafting motions, briefs, and memoranda. The position involves reviewing evidence such as police reports and body-worn camera footage to identify legal issues and support trial strategy. Additionally, under student practice rules, the individual may appear in court for arraignments and hearings, manage discovery deadlines, and assist with appellate briefs, witness interviews, and victim consultations.

Applicants must qualify for, secure, and maintain a student practice certificate under the Utah Supreme Court Rules of Professional Practice for the duration of their employment.

This part-time temporary position offers an hourly wage of $20, depending on experience, along with some fantastic perks! You'll have access to our county wellness center, which includes gym equipment, and you can participate in engaging employee events and valuable workshops. While traditional benefits aren't provided, you'll be joining an amazing team dedicated to the safety of our community.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer